Neuroscience News logo for mobile.
        Neuroscience News Logo
          • Neuroscience
            • Featured
            • Neuroscience Videos
            • Neuro Web Stories
            • Open Access Neuroscience
            • Electrophysiology
            • Genetics
            • Neuroscience Programs
          • Neurology
            • Alzheimer’s Disease
            • Brain Research
            • Brain Cancer
            • Autism
            • Epilepsy
            • Traumatic Brain Injuries
            • Parkinson’s Disease
          • Psychology
            • Schizophrenia
            • Depression
            • Bipolar Disorder
            • Mental Health
          • AI
            • Neural Networks
            • Deep Learning
            • Machine Learning
          • Robotics
          • Neurotech
            • Brain Computer Interfaces
            • Neuroprosthetics
          • About
            • Neuroscience Newsletters
            • Submit Neuroscience News
            • Privacy Policy
            • Neuroscience News Sitemap
            • Contact Neuroscience News
            • Advertise on Neuroscience News
          Latest
          • Latest
          • Oldest
          • Random
          • A to Z

          exercise

          This shows a person running and a brain.
          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience
          ·February 27, 2025·3 min read

          Physical Activity Lowers Brain Disease Risk

          A large study found that people who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity are significantly less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders. Researchers analyzed data from over 73,000 individuals using wearable devices to track their activity levels, providing objective measurements of movement and sedentary behavior.
          Read More
          This shows the outline of a person and a brain.
          FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles
          ·January 23, 2025·7 min read

          Long COVID Impairs Exercise Capacity and Cognition for Years

          A study of nearly 1,000 people with post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) revealed that two-thirds still experienced significant symptoms, including reduced exercise capacity and cognitive performance, two years after infection. Persistent symptom clusters included fatigue, neurocognitive disturbances, and post-exertional malaise, with worse outcomes in individuals with obesity, lower education, or severe initial infections.
          Read More
          This shows older people walking and talking.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·January 16, 2025·5 min read

          Exercise Boosts Language Processing in Older Adults

          Increasing physical fitness improves language comprehension in older adults. Over six months, monolingual participants who followed a simple exercise program were 7% quicker at detecting words in language tests, highlighting the cognitive benefits of fitness.
          Read More
          This shows a brain.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·December 10, 2024·7 min read

          Exercise Boosts Memory for 24 Hours

          New research reveals that the cognitive boost from moderate to vigorous exercise lasts up to the next day, enhancing memory performance in adults aged 50 to 83. The study also found that adequate sleep—particularly deep, slow-wave sleep—adds to these benefits.
          Read More
          This shows a man exercising.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 12, 2024·6 min read

          Daily Exercise Boosts Brain Speed, Helps Keep Minds Youthful

          Everyday physical activities, from light chores to intense exercise, provide immediate cognitive benefits for middle-aged adults. Participants showed improved processing speeds—comparable to being four years younger—within hours of being physically active.
          Read More
          This shows a person running.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 12, 2024·8 min read

          Exercise Spurs Nerve Growth Through Biochemical and Physical Impact

          Researchers found that exercise promotes neuron growth through both biochemical signals (myokines) and physical stretching. Muscle cells, when contracted, release myokines that boost neuron growth and maturity.
          Read More
          This shows a woman on an exercise bike and a brain.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·November 9, 2024·4 min read

          Single Bouts of HIIT Exercise Boost Brain Power

          New research finds that even single bouts of intense exercise can improve cognitive performance in young adults, particularly in memory, attention, and executive functioning. High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and cycling yielded the most substantial cognitive benefits, especially when lasting under 30 minutes. While the cognitive boost was modest, it suggests that brief, vigorous exercise may have a more immediate effect on brain function than previously thought.
          Read More
          This shows people sitting and exercising.
          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·November 4, 2024·5 min read

          Personality Traits Linked to Physical Activity and Sedentary Patterns

          A new study reveals that personality traits influence both physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns. People with resilient personalities, marked by high conscientiousness and extraversion, tend to engage in longer sessions of both physical activity and sedentary periods. In contrast, those with a brittle personality, often associated with neuroticism, interrupt sedentary times more frequently, which may benefit health. This research highlights how personality can shape health behaviors and may impact long-term well-being.
          Read More
          This shows two brains, a gaming controller and running shoes.
          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·October 19, 2024·5 min read

          Video Games Boost Cognition, Exercise Improves Mental Health

          A large-scale study has found that playing video games boosts cognitive abilities, but has no impact on mental health, while exercise improves mental well-being without affecting cognition. Over 1,000 participants completed cognitive tests after playing video games and completing a lifestyle survey.
          Read More
          This shows a person running.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·October 4, 2024·5 min read

          New Molecule Mimics Exercise and Fasting Effects

          Researchers have developed a molecule called LaKe that mimics the metabolic effects of strenuous exercise and fasting. This molecule increases lactate and ketone levels in the body, providing similar benefits to running 10 kilometers on an empty stomach, without physical exertion or dietary changes.
          Read More
          This shows people exercising.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·September 26, 2024·4 min read

          “Weekend Warrior” Workouts Cut Risk of Over 200 Diseases

          A new study has revealed that "weekend warrior" exercise patterns—concentrating physical activity into one or two days a week—can reduce the risk of over 200 diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. The research found that weekend warriors benefit just as much as those who exercise more evenly throughout the week, provided they meet the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise per week. The study analyzed data from nearly 90,000 individuals, highlighting the broad health benefits of staying active, regardless of how exercise is distributed.
          Read More
          This shows a depressed woman sitting in a room with sunlight coming through the window.
          FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
          ·September 25, 2024·4 min read

          How Sunlight Affects Depression and Activity Levels

          A new study has revealed a link between sunlight exposure, physical activity, and depression using wrist-based activity sensors. Over two weeks, researchers found that individuals with depression had lower physical activity levels, especially in shorter daylight periods, compared to those without depression.
          Read More
          1 2 3 4 5 … 40

          Neuroscience Videos

          https://youtu.be/Pgxfd09FLEA

          Latest Neuro News

          • How Kids Learn What Emotions Really Mean
          • Cycling Boosts Brain Function in Parkinson’s Disease
          • Brain Reward Signals Blunted by Genetic Depression Risk
          • Fat Molecule May Control How You Feel Emotion
          • Signs of MS Emerge 15 Years Before Diagnosis
          Neuroscience News Footer Logo
          • Facebook
          • X
          • Instagram
          • YouTube
          • Linkedin

          Neuroscience News Sitemap
          Neuroscience Graduate and Undergraduate Programs
          Free Neuroscience MOOCs
          About
          Contact Us
          Privacy Policy
          Submit Neuroscience News
          Subscribe for Emails

          Neuroscience Research
          Psychology News
          Brain Cancer Research
          Alzheimer’s Disease
          Parkinson’s News
          Autism / ASD News
          Neurotechnology News
          Artificial Intelligence News
          Robotics News

          Search Neuroscience News

          Neuroscience News is an online science magazine offering free to read research articles about neuroscience, neurology, psychology, artificial intelligence, neurotechnology, robotics, deep learning, neurosurgery, mental health and more.

          Neuroscience News
          • Neuroscience
            • Featured
            • Neuroscience Videos
            • Neuro Web Stories
            • Open Access Neuroscience
            • Electrophysiology
            • Genetics
            • Neuroscience Programs
          • Neurology
            • Alzheimer’s Disease
            • Brain Research
            • Brain Cancer
            • Autism
            • Epilepsy
            • Traumatic Brain Injuries
            • Parkinson’s Disease
          • Psychology
            • Schizophrenia
            • Depression
            • Bipolar Disorder
            • Mental Health
          • AI
            • Neural Networks
            • Deep Learning
            • Machine Learning
          • Robotics
          • Neurotech
            • Brain Computer Interfaces
            • Neuroprosthetics
          • About
            • Neuroscience Newsletters
            • Submit Neuroscience News
            • Privacy Policy
            • Neuroscience News Sitemap
            • Contact Neuroscience News
            • Advertise on Neuroscience News
          Neuroscience News Small Logo
          • Neuroscience
            • Featured
            • Neuroscience Videos
            • Neuro Web Stories
            • Open Access Neuroscience
            • Electrophysiology
            • Genetics
            • Neuroscience Programs
          • Neurology
            • Alzheimer’s Disease
            • Brain Research
            • Brain Cancer
            • Autism
            • Epilepsy
            • Traumatic Brain Injuries
            • Parkinson’s Disease
          • Psychology
            • Schizophrenia
            • Depression
            • Bipolar Disorder
            • Mental Health
          • AI
            • Neural Networks
            • Deep Learning
            • Machine Learning
          • Robotics
          • Neurotech
            • Brain Computer Interfaces
            • Neuroprosthetics
          • About
            • Neuroscience Newsletters
            • Submit Neuroscience News
            • Privacy Policy
            • Neuroscience News Sitemap
            • Contact Neuroscience News
            • Advertise on Neuroscience News

          Categories

          • Artificial Intelligence
          • Auditory Neuroscience
          • Autism
          • Brain Cancer
          • Deep Learning
          • Electrophysiology
          • Events
          • Featured
          • Featured Articles
          • Genetics
          • Machine Learning
          • Most Popular
          • Neuroethics
          • Neurology
          • Neuroscience
          • Neuroscience Abstracts
          • Neuroscience Book Reviews
          • Neuroscience Business
          • Neuroscience Intros
          • Neuroscience News
          • Neuroscience News.com
          • Neuroscience Opinions
          • Neuroscience Videos
          • Neurotech
          • Open Neuroscience Articles
          • Pain
          • Psychology
          • Robotics
          • Sponsored Neuroscience News
          • Visual Neuroscience
          Neuroscience News LogoNeuroscience News
          This shows an adult and a child.

          How Kids Learn What Emotions Really Mean

          This shows an older man on an exercise bike in a hospital. A nurse is at his side. On the cycle is a monitor with a brain game.

          Cycling Boosts Brain Function in Parkinson’s Disease

          This shows the outline of two heads and brains. One brain is foggy, as though representing depression.

          Brain Reward Signals Blunted by Genetic Depression Risk

          This is a visual representation of the 5-HT1A serotonin receptor.

          Fat Molecule May Control How You Feel Emotion

          Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close
          Neuroscience neurobiology brain research Psychology Neurology
          See all results

          Subscribe

          Neuroscience News Daily Emails
          Go to Appearance > Customize > Subscribe Pop-up to set this up.